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There’s fraud evidence against Amaechi – Wike
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, said on Monday that the evidence of corruption against the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, was too overwhelming to deny. Wike,…
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’18 Nigerian Senators under probe for alleged N367.5bn fraud’
Eighteen senators are under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N367.5billion fraud, according to Sahara Reporters. Seven of them are on trial. A senator is…
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Ailing-Son Madueke: Where’s the place for compassion?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Amidst the corruption and money laundering scandals, it is common knowledge that Diezani Alison-Madueke, for over two years now, has been battling breast cancer. A poignant…
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Diezani Alison-Madueke: Lock her up?
by Alexander O. Onukwue If only to serve as a firm example to active and potential launderers, the current allegations against former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke had better lead to…
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I don’t think Dammy Krane does fraud – M.I.
Chocolate City boss, M.I Abaga has said he strongly believes singer Dammy Krane is not guilty of credit card theft allegations against him. Krane had been arrested and detained in…
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EFCC arrests NABDA DG over N23m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes (EFCC) has said the Director-General of National Biotechnology Development Agency, Prof. Lucy Ogbadu for alleged N23m fraud. This was disclosed by the spokesman of the commission,…
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[The Music Blog]: Making sense of Sauce Kid’s jail-term sentencing
As the media continues to wait for updates from Dammy Krane's recent row with TapJets over accusations of credit card fraud, it was recently revealed that rapper Sauce Kid has…
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The downward spiral of mogul, Kola Aluko as he gets wrapped up in NYC “most expensive foreclosure”
by Rachel Ogbu// Kola Aluko has been living under the radar for years with the Nigerian government hot on his heels. But today, he resurfaced as UK news claim he is…
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“There’s a serious dent in the mindset of youth” | Insiders speak on the Falz vs 9ice controversy
When FalztheBahdGuy aired his opinion on Nigerian artistes glorifying fraudsters with their music, he certainly made no mention of 9ice. But somehow the internet helped fellow artiste, 9ice find his…
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Suswam’s arraignment stalled due to absence of witness
The trial of former governor of Benue state, Gabriel Suswam, was on Wednesday stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja, due to the absence of a second defendant, Omadachi Oklobia.…
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EFCC arraigns ex-naval captain for N90m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arraigned a retired Navy Captain, Jerry Ogbonna, before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja. The anti-graft agency arraigned Ogbinna for allegedly…
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EFCC declares Jonathan’s finance coordinator wanted over $48m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the Deputy Chairman, Finance Committee of the Goodluck Jonathan Presidential Campaign Organisation in 2015, Dr. Ngozi Olojeme wanted for $48m fraud.…
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Bank MD, deputy arraigned for $166m fraud
Two bank chiefs - Simon Akinteye and Gabriel Adepoju have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged $166m fraud. Akinteye is the Managing Director of Integrated Microfinance…
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Nigerian doctor, Anthony Madu jailed for 2 years in the UK for NHS fraud
by Rachel Ogbu Nigerian-British Gynaecologist, Dr. Anthony Madu has been jailed for two years and stripped of his license for fraud. He was convicted of six charges in 2014 mainly…
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Dammy Krane’s arrest: It’s not a publicity stunt, is it?
by Alex Onukwue Nigerian artist, Dammy Krane, is not going down without a fight, with the cloud of forgery and jail-time in his atmosphere. The Gbetiti man has been booked…
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Dammy Krane arrested in the US for credit card fraud and grand theft
Afropop artiste, Dammy Krane has been arrested in the United States for charges including grand theft, credit card forgery with the the intent to defraud and identity theft. The Ligali singer…
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The Thread: Jay Jay Okocha is a fraud. Here is why
Someone has taken potshots at Jay Jay Okocha on Twitter NG. Jay Jay Okocha is a former Super Eagles Captain and two-time BBC African Footballer of The Year 2003 &…
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Three Nigerians sentenced to 235 years In US for fraud
Three Nigerians have been sentenced by a Missisippi court for using dating sites to defraud their victims of millions of dollars, NAN reports. Oladimeji Seun Ayelotan, 30, was sentenced to…
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Ex-Naval Chief, others in trouble for alleged N62.8bn fraud
The Nation reports that seven officers, a retired Rear Admiral and five businessmen have been indicted for allegedly diverting N62.8billion belonging to the Nigerian Navy. The fraud allegedly occurred between…
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Fraud: Former bank directors docked for $166m
by Omoleye Omoruyi Two former directors, Ademola Akinteye (Managing Director) and Gabriel Adepoju, (Director) of the Integrated Microfinance Bank Plc., are facing a 10-count bordering on fraud. They were however granted bail…
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Reverend sister defrauds students of their millions
A Reverend Sister and Principal of the School of Nursing, Umulogho, Imo, Eberechukwu Nwachukwu, was on Tuesday dragged to court in Owerri for allegedly defrauding the students to the tune…
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EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud
by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged the immediate past Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu with an alleged N3bn fraud, Punch reports. Aliyu was charged…
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NSCDC arrests five for UTME registration fraud
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five persons for various infractions in the ongoing registration exercise for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in some parts…
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How inmate masterminded multimillion naira fraud from Kuje prison – Police
by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Police Force has accused an inmate of the Kuje Maximum Prison, Abuja, Ifeanyi Ezenwa, of coordinating series of fraudulent activities running into millions of naira…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. OUR OFFICIALS RECEIVED N3BN BRIBE TO INFLUENCE 2015 ELECTIONS – INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that…
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How Badeh used N800m NAF fund for shopping mall – Witness
by Dolapo Adelana A prosecution witness, Nuhu Dalhatu, on March 23, 2017 told a Federal High Court, Abuja, that about N800 million used for the construction of a shopping mall…
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EFCC arrests fake islamic cleric over N11m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested one Saheed Omoniyi over alleged N11m fraud perpetrated through the Internet. The Head of Public Affairs, EFCC Ibadan Zonal Office, Ayo Oyewole…
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$9.8m: EFCC slams 6 fraud charges against Andrew Yakubu
by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has slammed six charges against a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr. Andrew Yakubu. The…
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Serial fraud: 30 BDC operators to testify against Seun Egbegbe
by Azeez Adeniyi The trial of Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday saw the attaendance of no fewer than 30 Bureau de Change…
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‘How DSS torture left Lagos pastor blind’
by Dolapo Adelana Alleged torture by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly left the pastor in charge of Gracious and Mercy Prophetic International Church, Egbeda, Lagos,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy